Lab Assistant I Part-Time

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring for a part-time Lab Assistant I in the Physical Sciences department. The Lab Assistant I provides routine operational support for academic science laboratories.

Additional Information

Job end date: 6/30/2027

Essential Functions

30% - Prepares laboratory materials, equipment, and supplies for instructional activities. Sets up, replenishes, and breaks down laboratory experiments according to established procedures and staff direction. Checks laboratory rooms between classes and helps maintain instruction-ready conditions.

25% - Cleans, sorts, and stores laboratory glassware, equipment, and reusable materials. Cleans and organizes laboratory work areas, carts, storage areas, and shared spaces. Assists with periodic deep cleaning and semester startup or shutdown activities.

20% - Performs routine laboratory and safety inspections using established checklists. Checks equipment for cleanliness, proper storage, and basic operation. Reports damaged equipment, missing supplies, spills, unsafe conditions, and other concerns to laboratory staff. Performs basic equipment cleaning and routine maintenance when trained and authorized.

15% - Assists with inventory, restocking, labeling, and organizing laboratory supplies and equipment. Reports low stock levels and inventory discrepancies. Transports supplies, equipment, and prepared materials between laboratories, storage areas, and preparation spaces.

10% - Assists Lab Technicians and other laboratory staff with routine laboratory operations and other assigned duties.